Philip Köster to Attend the 2013 DEFI Wind

Philip Köster to Attend the 2013 DEFI Wind

It’s official! Two-times PWA Wave World Champion Philip Köster has just announced he will participate in this year’s edition of the Défi Wind
from the 8th to the 12th of May in Gruissan, France. The long distance race, now in its 13th edition, will get 1000 windsurfers together on the
starting line for the most exciting race in windsurfing! Click here to find out more and read up on the Défi!

A thousand windsurfers will attend the Défi Wind in Gruissan this year. No matter if they are pros or amateurs, the goal of this unique 4-day event is to enable the largest number of windsurfers to compete and share their common passion for windsurfing! Be ready for this once in a lifetime experience!

An established concept
1000 windsurfers on the same starting line, at the same place and at the same time, sailing full-planing on a more than 20-mile course. And for 4 days! This concept, introduced in 2001 by Philippe Bru and Wind Magazine, has clearly evolved over 10 years. With a very windy, idyllic spot and an usual race format, Défi Wind has quickly become the most popular windsurfing event worldwide. Make sure you sign up quickly before registration ends!

A challenge
This race is a true gathering of wind tamers. Windsurfers come first to battle with the famous Tramontana wind … but also to exchange and share their passion together.

An organization straining
The necessary framework for this marathon is worthy of the greatest sporting events worldwide. With such a large number of participants, the organization must face rigorous logistics to ensure the security and allow everyone to compete in the best conditions. Not less than 250 people stand ready to make this thirteenth edition that of all records! The rankings are a real headache for the organization. Technology comes to the rescue thanks to a partnership with Microsoft and MyGeoLive. On this edition, no less than 500 windsurfers will have the latest GPS system, to follow the race live and in real time on the website!

Opening of the registration February 8
The first windsurfers are expected from Wednesday, May 8th and the first race is scheduled for 12:00 the next day along the “Vieille Nouvelle” beach. We pray for wind and hoping for Tramontana to honor the “Défieurs”…

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